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Memorial Day holiday recycling schedule

The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling announced changes to the recycling schedule next week due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Recycling collections for the towns listed below will have their collections shifted one day because of the...

Air Force leader from Joint Base will speak at Burlington County Memorial Day Ceremony

The commander of a critical Air Force training and operations center will join with the Burlington County Commissioners and other area elected officials, veterans and residents on Monday to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our c...

Commissioners invite residents to submit artwork for 2022 Senior Art Show

The Burlington County Commissioners are encouraging seniors to submit artwork for the upcoming Burlington County Senior Art Show.

The annual exhibit is organized by the Burlington County Office on Aging, the Burlington County Department of Human Services a...

Burlington County voters have multiple ways to cast their ballot in the New Jersey Primary Election

Burlington County voters participating in the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election have multiple ways to cast their ballot, including in-person early voting and Vote-by-Mail.

The primary will be held on June 7, but voters will be able to cast ballots in-pe...

Commissioners announce winners of County’s first Juried Short Film Festival

Burlington County’s first Juried Short Film Festival concluded last Friday night following two evenings of entertaining screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced that 11 films were selected as this year’s award winn...

Burlington County Animal Shelter receives helping hand from Lenape High School JROTC

The dogs and cats at the Burlington County Animal Shelter recently received some extra love and attention from a group of Lenape High School students.

The high school’s Army Junior Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) organized a special “Hel...

Commissioners partnering with Senator Singleton and Sheriff’s Department to collect items

The Burlington County Commissioners are teaming with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department to collect items for Catholic Charities Providence House Domestic Violence Services and the women and children ...

Burlington County Farmers Market ready to kick off 16th season

The Burlington County Commissioners are inviting residents from across the county and beyond to participate in what has become a popular spring rite of passage: Opening Day of the Burlington County Farmers’ Market.

Last year was the most successf...

Burlington County Commissioners Welcome Allison Eckel as Newest Member

The Burlington County Commissioners welcomed Allison Eckel as the newest member on Wednesday, saying they looked forward to collaborating with her to continue to deliver fiscally sound government that is responsive to county residents’ needs.

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Rowan College at Burlington County joins the Burlington County Stigma-Free County initiative

Rowan College at Burlington County, New Jersey’s top-ranked community college, is going stigma-free.

The college joined with the Burlington County Commissioners, the Burlington County Department of Human Services, and the Burlington County Coalit...

Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Women

The Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council will once again honor the outstanding contributions and leadership of women in the local community, including those who served in the armed forces and in social services.

Burlington County Commission...

Commissioners adopt 2022 budget that maintains affordability, quality of life

The Burlington County Commissioners voted to approve a 2022 County Budget that continues to fund critical programs and services, while also maintaining the county’s status as the most affordable in the region.

The $230.3 million budget was unanim...

Health Department making vaccines and boosters available to homebound residents

The Burlington County Health Department continues to make COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots accessible to certain homebound residents where they live and is encouraging homebound or their caregivers to make an appointment for an at-home vaccination.

Near...

Commissioners, Congressman Kim congratulate Palmyra Cove STEM intern for award-winning work

Sriram Elango is no ordinary high school student.

If computer software engineering was a varsity sport, the Cinnaminson High School junior would be an All-American superstar, celebrated as the Lebron James of coding. Instead, the 17-year-old teen devotes m...

Burlington County encouraging seniors to visit a nutrition site

The Burlington County Office on Aging commemorated the 50^th Anniversary of the landmark Older Americans Act Nutrition Program this week and reminded county seniors that healthy meals and the opportunity to socialize with neighbors and other community memb...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Burlington County COVID-19 Mega Site in Mt Laurel has reinstated their Tuesday hours and will continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines into May.Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment visit www.virtua.org/...

Commissioners congratulate new RCBC Board of Trustees Chair Robin Walton

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners applauded the selection of Robin A. Walton as the new chair of the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees, saying the Trustees’ choice will usher in a new era of strong leadership at the county co...

Burlington County awarded nearly $200,000 for Sheriff's traffic safety programs

– The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department announced three grant awards totaling $194,000 to support the Department’s traffic safety initiatives throughout the county.

The grants were awarded to the County by the New Jersey ...

Commissioner Director O’Connell delivers keynote address at Chamber of Commerce of Southern NJ event

Burlington County Commissioner Dan O’Connell announced the County will continue to offer businesses assistance and services even as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.

Speaking to business leaders from across the region at the Chamber of Commer...

Burlington County Library System celebrates grand opening of new Pinelands Library Branch

The new Pinelands Library is open and the Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Library System held a celebration Wednesday in the new state-of-the-art space and honored the library branch’s history of outstanding service.

Res...

Dog rescued from NJ Turnpike finds new home after two-month shelter stay

Clifford, a big hound dog who was rescued from the side of the New Jersey Turnpike last December, has found a new forever home after spending most of the last two months at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

Lisa Yochim, of Absecon, Atlantic County, ado...

Commissioner Hopson partners with Evesham officials to share info about housing assistance

Burlington County Commissioner Felicia Hopson teamed with Evesham Mayor Jackie Veasy and Deputy Mayor Heather Cooper to host a webinar devoted to sharing information with residents about available housing and mortgage assistance.

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Sheriff’s Department offering child safety seat inspections

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is making it easier for parents to ensure child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles.

Beginning March 16, the Department will perform safety seat inspections every Wednesday from 10 AM t...

Burlington County encouraging residents to sign up for emergency alerts

The Burlington County Commissioners are encouraging residents to register on the Department of Public Safety’s CivicReady Emergency Alert system to receive real-time alerts and notifications about severe weather, fires, power outages, floods, road closure...

Clerk’s Office launches property fraud alert system

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz and the Burlington County Commissioners are pleased to announce the launch of a new online service intended to alert residents of potential identity theft or fraud.

The new Property Fraud Alert System allows resident...

Burlington County recognized as one of New Jersey’s best communities for veterans

Burlington County’s outstanding record of honoring and supporting veterans and their families was recognized by Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on Thursday when the County was presented a New Jerse...